Frisian Council for Heraldry
As its name suggests, the Fryske Rie foar Heraldyk (Frisian Council for Heraldry) is a committee that gives advice. This is in the field of arms of the province, municipalities, water boards, the arms of towns, spots and villages and existing family arms. Moreover, the Rie designs coats of arms, flags and pennants for villages, families and corporations such as schools, associations, etc., among others.
Furthermore, the Rie is active in the field of flag protocol, advising on restorations (heraldic images), giving lectures and heraldry lessons. In addition, some members provide publications on various heraldic subjects. However, it must be related to Fryslân.
Founded in 1956, the Fryske Rie foar Heraldyk is the oldest provincial heraldic college in the Netherlands and consists of specialists, who have been appointed members of the Rie on the basis of their expertise. This is therefore not a study circle that is freely accessible. Donors and members of the Akademy can therefore not become members of the council.
Founding year
1956
Board and contact
Chair: mr. J.T. Anema
Chair: J.C. Terluin
Secretary: K.J. Bekkema (e-mail)
Leden: R.J. Broersma, P.H. van den Muijzenberg, S. Hoekstra, D.J.Muntendam, A. Looijenga
Heraldry Day 2026
It is no coincidence that Heraldry Day is being held in Friesland this year: the Fryske Rie foar Heraldyk of the Fryske Akademy is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, the annual gathering, which is dedicated to heraldry, is being held in Leeuwarden. In addition, the Fryske Rie foar Heraldyk is publishing a new edition on this day, a booklet entitled: “Village Coats of Arms in Friesland”.
Heraldic Day is organised by the Dutch Society for Heraldry and the Fryske Rie foar Heraldyk of the Fryske Akademy. It will feature interesting talks on family coats of arms, the presentation of a historic certificate of nobility, and a heraldic market, where members of the Guild of Heraldic Artists will be in attendance.
The programme
11:00 – Doors open at Tresoar with coffee/tea and orange cake featuring marzipan symbols
11:30 – Opening of the anniversary celebrations by the King’s Commissioner, Drs Arno Brok
12:00 – Introduction by the chair of the Fryske Rie foar Heraldyk, Jan T. Anema, and the chair of the Dutch Society for Heraldry, Bas Verkerk
12:15 – Lecture by Drs Redmer Alma: Heraldry in the Frisian regions (Fryslân, the Ommelanden, East Fryslân)
13:00 – Lunch break
14:15 – Lecture by Dr Ralf Hartemink: Frisian water board coats of arms; from 1,000 to 1
15:00 – Lecture by Jelle Terluin: Village coats of arms
From 12:00 to 16:30 there will be a heraldic market, featuring, amongst other things, a book sale, a glass artist and more. This market is open to all visitors, including those visiting Tresoar.
Admission
Admission to Heraldry Day is €25 per person, including coffee/tea, pastries, lunch and a copy of Dorpswapens in Fryslân published by the Fryske Rie foar Heraldyk.
You can buy tickets online via our ticketshop
Contact
Do you have any questions about Heraldry Day? If so, please email wurkmienskip@fryske-akademy.nl
Please note: Tresoar cannot answer any questions about this event.